And boy was it dark and gloomy this morning, even after 7am. Numbers of swimmers still down but on the plus side, so was the number of jelly blubbers. The pollution sign didn't go up till after we got out!
Ian with Julie, visiting swimmer from Melbourne and Di trying to photo bomb!
Thin crowd and more light from the surf club than the sky.
Apologies for another sideways shot (forgot!).
Murray reporting a good swim with less jellies, although still too many for me, but not great viz. With all this extra rain it may still be awhile till perfect clarity!?
Temp is 22.7 so still quite warm.
Have a great day.
Amanda
B&B monthly dinner – Tuesday 12th April 2022
At our next monthly dinner, to be held on Tuesday April 12th at Bluewater Café at 6.30 pm, we will go behind the scenes of Careflight. Each year Careflight treats and transports around 8,500 patients in need of critical care. This is your opportunity to really get an insider’s view of what happens when that call goes out and these dedicated professionals hit the sky. Only a couple of years ago, one of our own, Mark Drinkwater aka Stickman, was a recipient of this life saving service. After a horrific motorcycle accident, he was airlifted to hospital and due to the dedication and professionalism of the pilots and medical staff on board he is back swimming with us today. In response to this event, a group of Mark’s fellow swimmers (The Drinks Express) has been conducting fundraising for Careflight over the last few months. More than $20,000 has been raised and a giant cheque will be presented to Careflight on the night on behalf of all those B&B swimmers who helped with the fundraising or donated to the cause.
The cost of the dinner is great value at only $30 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Bookings are essential, so to avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.
Summer Badge Collection 2022
Congratulations to all those who completed summer swimming challenges. If you missed the official Badge Ceremony on 27 March, there are still three ways you can obtain your badge(s)
- See Ian any day of the week before 7 am with cash ($10 per badge).
- Place cash for your badges inside a self-addressed, stamped envelope - $10 per badge for the Summer Badge (if you completed 30 swims over winter) and an extra $10 for the Super Swimmer Badge if you completed 50 swims. Also, $10 each for the distance badges (triple, 6 k and 10 k). Family members/friends sharing an envelope must clearly name each swimmer and badge achieved. Please check postage rates and size of envelope required for multiple badges. Post this envelope in another envelope to Ian Forster, 6 Bligh St, Northbridge 2063.
- Wait until Saturday 9th April when Ian and Anne will be at the benches (100 m north of the surf club) between 8 and 8.30 am with all the badges, including past summer and winter badges. Cash or credit card will be accepted on this date.
If you missed out on your summer badges, start training now for the winter challenge, starting 1st June. Happy swimming.
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